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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 700.92 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 700.92 and 303.12 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 700.92 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/700.92 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 700.92 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 212,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,462.87/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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